Security

FBI director defends phone surveillance program

Senators question the FBI's collection of U.S. phone records

Microsoft launches security bounty programs for Windows 8.1 and IE 11 Preview

The company aims to fill the gaps in the vulnerability market and strengthen exploit defenses in Windows

NSA defends spying as backlash rages

Security guru Bruce Schneier makes call to "stop the madness" of NSA "cyberwar" efforts

Copper thefts measured in miles around Seattle

Copper crimes grow while Federal bill targeting copper thieves making way through US Senate

Data wiped from 630 Megaupload servers

Megaupload did not ask for the data, hosting provider LeaseWeb said

Apple end-to-end encryption far from bulletproof

Apple won't provide experts with details of encryption architecture, so what it means by 'cannot decrypt' data is unclear, expert says

How to Maximize Your Work Productivity on the Road

Java 7 Update 25 fixes 40 security issues, turns on certificate revocation checking

Some of the fixed vulnerabilities also affect sever deployments of Java

Apple pours OS X Snow Leopard another Java fix

34 patches from Cupertino for the aged -- but still alive -- Java 6

With faster 5G Wi-Fi coming, Wi-Fi Alliance kicks off certification program

Process ensures 802.11ac devices work well with older Wi-Fi products